Artwork
Six drawings of the cenotaph of Mumtaz Mahal, Taj Mahal, Agra, and details of the pietra-dura work.
Six drawings of the cenotaph of Mumtaz Mahal, Taj Mahal, Agra, and details of the pietra-dura work. is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This set of six drawings depicts the cenotaph of Mumtaz Mahal in the Taj Mahal complex, Agra, and details of its pietra-dura inlay work.
About this work
Overview
This set of six drawings depicts the cenotaph of Mumtaz Mahal in the Taj Mahal complex, Agra, and details of its pietra-dura inlay work.
Subject & Meaning
The drawings focus on the intricate pietra-dura work on the cenotaph, with five showing detailed sections and one depicting the cenotaph as a whole.
History & Provenance
The drawings were acquired in 1896 from a private owner in London, indicating their significance was recognized outside of India during the late 19th century.
Artist & collection
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study of a carnation plant
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Untitled
Copy of painting in the caves of Ajanta (Cave 2)
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